Lab Technician Birstall | Full Time Fixed Term Contract - 14 Month The role: Join our innovative team as a Lab Technician, where you’ll play a key role in driving product and process improvements. Reporting to the Section Leader, you’ll take on exciting projects, providing valuable recommendations that shape our cutting-edge technology. Work in a fast-paced, technically stimulating environment, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in the industry. What we can offer Competitive starting salary. Annual bonus structure. Exposure to innovative and advanced coating solutions. Comprehensive training Fantastic company benefits including pension contributions and 25 days annual leave. Key Responsibilities Preparation phase : Performing of preparatory tasks after consultation with the direct supervisor in such a way that the project at hand is prepared almost autonomously. Execution phase of a development, maintenance or service activity. Completing with the supervisor tasks/deliverables related to product development, product maintenance, sales and production support. Contribute to improvements in the fields of working methods and efficiency. Completion phase of a development, maintenance or service-activity. Closing of activity in such a way that the goals of the original request are met. Communicate results by means of concept report and formulation administration. Collects relevant information by studying the background/technical principles and consulting with colleagues and (internal) customers. Maintains and enhances knowledge and contributes to knowledge sharing. Qualifications A Levels or BSc in Chemistry Laboratory experience About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow PPG on Twitter. The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are "One PPG" to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday – everyday. PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruitingppg.com. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.